NTL Record

Title Methodology for Determination of Grade Crossing Resource-Allocation Guidelines
Record ID 50486
Personal Name
Creator
Hopkins, John B.; Hazel, Morrin E.
Source 68p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Research and Development
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Publication Date 19750401
Language English
Abstract The primary objective of this study was to determine the most effective method of reducing emissions of oxides of nitrogen from a two-cylinder version of an EMD series 567C locomotive engine. The NOx control techniques selected for use in this study included (1) change in fuel injector design, (2) variation in injection timing from the standard setting, (3) water induction, (4) air box bleed, (5) exhaust gas recirculation. Continuous measurements of unburned HC, CO, NOx and smoke opacity were made as the test engine was operated through a test cycle based on speed and load points characteristic of actual locomotive operation. Results of these tests are discussed.
Rosap ID dot:11872
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11872
TRT Terms Benefit cost analysis; Computer programs; Fences; Grade crossing protection systems; Hazard analysis; Hazards; Highways; Intersections; Lamps; Prevention; Railroad grade crossings; Railroads; Risk assessment; Safety; Safety equipment; Traffic engineering; Traffic safety; Traffic signals; Warning systems
Classification NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - RAIL TRANSPORTATION;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Rail Safety;
NTL - RAIL TRANSPORTATION - Railroad Highway Grade Crossings;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - Rail Safety;
NTL - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Report Number DOT-TSC-FRA-75-15; FRA/ORD-76/04
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50400/50486/DOT-TSC-FRA-74-15.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository